Japan (Tokyo) · January
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 10° | 11° | 14° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 27° | 22° | 17° | 12° |
MINMIN | -1° | 1° | 4° | 9° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 21° | 15° | 8° | 2° |
☀️Sunshine | 7h | 7h | 7h | 7h | 8h | 7h | 7h | 8h | 6h | 5h | 5h | 6h |
🌊Water Temp | 14° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 25° | 25° | 22° | 19° | 16° |
🌧Rain Days | 5d73mm | 6d80mm | 8d116mm | 9d132mm | 10d139mm | 10d169mm | 8d137mm | 8d131mm | 10d202mm | 11d230mm | 8d100mm | 5d75mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
January in Japan (Tokyo) at 9°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, July, and August.
Temperatures reach a maximum of 9°C during the day and drop to -1°C at night — warm layers recommended. The sun shines an average of 6 hours per day; there are 5 rain days with 73 mm total. At 13°C, the water is still quite cool in January — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Tokio im Winter ist klarer als zu jeder anderen Jahreszeit: Der Fuji erscheint bei Frost fast täglich am Horizont, Senso-ji in Asakusa zieht trotz Kälte Pilger und Fotografen an. Skigebiete in Nikko und Hakuba sind eine Stunde entfernt.
Packing list for Japan (Tokyo) in January
- Warme Jacke
- Pullover und warme Lagen
- Lange Hosen
- Wärmende Schuhe
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Japan (Tokyo)?
- January is not an optimal month for Japan (Tokyo) (Score: 55/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, July, and August.
- How warm is it in Japan (Tokyo) in January?
- In January, Japan (Tokyo) sees daily highs of 9°C. Nights cool to -1°C, with a daily average of 4°C.
- How much rain falls in Japan (Tokyo) in January?
- In January, Japan (Tokyo) receives an average of 73 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Japan (Tokyo) get in January?
- Japan (Tokyo) averages 6 sunshine hours per day in January — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Japan (Tokyo) in January?
- Water temperature in Japan (Tokyo) in January averages 13°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
